Blythe Spirit
1981 studio album by Arthur Blythe
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Blythe Spirit is an album by the American jazz saxophonist Arthur Blythe.[2] It was his fourth album for the Columbia label, recorded in New York City in 1981.
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| Released | 1981 | |||
| Recorded | 1981 | |||
| Studios | CBS, New York | |||
| Genre | Jazz | |||
| Label | Columbia[1] | |||
| Producers | Jim Fishel, Arthur Blythe | |||
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Reception
The AllMusic review by Scott Yanow states: "This is one of the most well-rounded Arthur Blythe records from his Columbia period... a fairly definitive Arthur Blythe recording, showing off his links to hard bop, r&b and the avant-garde".[3] NME listed it as the 30th best album of 1981.[4]
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| AllMusic |   [3] |
| The Rolling Stone Jazz Record Guide | [5] |
Track listing
- All compositions by Arthur Blythe except as indicated
- "Contemplation" - 6:54
- "Faceless Woman" - 6:41
- "Reverence" - 6:25
- "Strike Up the Band" (George Gershwin, Ira Gershwin) - 2:44
- "Misty" (Johnny Burke, Erroll Garner) - 7:24
- "Spirits in the Field" - 3:29
- "Just a Closer Walk with Thee" (Traditional) - 5:25
Personnel
- Arthur Blythe – alto saxophone
- Abdul Wadud – cello (tracks 1–4 & 6)
- Kelvyn Bell – guitar (tracks 1–4)
- Bob Stewart – tuba (tracks 1–4, 6 & 7)
- John Hicks – piano (track 5)
- Amina Claudine Myers – organ (track 7)
- Fred Hopkins – bass (track 5)
- Bobby Battle (tracks 1–4), Steve McCall (track 5) – drums